Prediction vs Hypothesis

A blowing wind makes petals fall from trees.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

If a cat eats dry food only, then she’ll have kidney and liver problems.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

Going to the store to buy cat food.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

Dry food consumption leads to kidney and liver problems in cats.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

Running late made me miss the bus for school.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

Answer explanation

This is an example of a simple hypothesis.

Fewer than eight hours of sleep causes lower productivity.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

If a strong wind blows, then petals with flow from trees.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

If a student sleeps less than eight hours, then he’ll be less productive in classes.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

Students who experience test anxiety before an English exam will get lower scores than students who do not experience test anxiety.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Both

• Neither

Answer explanation

This is an example of a complex hypothesis.

How many types of observations can be made to make a prediction?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6